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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,955.16, 11,944.02 and 5,774.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,955.16, 11,944.02 and 5,774.76 is: 8,670.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,955.16 : 11,944.02 = 5,774.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,955.16/11,944.02 = 5,774.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,955.16x = 11,944.02 × 5,774.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,955.16x = 68,973,848.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,973,848.94/7,955.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,670.33

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